# Renovated Barn Abodes mwworks Renovated the Canyon Barn Into a Fully Functioning Home By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-03-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canyon-barn References: [dexigner](https://www.dexigner.com/news/30794) & [mwworks](http://www.mwworks.com/Projects/Canyon-Barn.php?index1=1&index2=2) American architecture studio mwworks completed a full renovation on the Canyon Barn, a barn in Eastern Washington, changing it from a depleted wooden structure into a fully functioning home. The design team restored the original building with the intention of creating a comfortable home, while still retaining as much of its classic character as possible. The exterior remains covered in the original wood, but the studio added large windows and a new roof, effectively restoring the structure it instead of replacing it entirely. The interior offers a modern twist with three bedrooms and a large living area, all furnished with contemporary pieces. By adding random pops of color, the team kept the integrity of the wooden interior, but managed to make it loft-like. mworks had a difficult task of renovating the Canyon Barn, but achieved a unique and comfortable home. Image Credit: [Tim Bies](http://timbiesphotography.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Barn Renovation:** Opportunity for businesses to specialize in transforming old barns into modern living spaces. - **Preservation Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and designers to restore historical structures while incorporating modern functionality and design elements. - **Colorful Interiors:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate pops of color into traditional and rustic spaces, creating a modern and vibrant atmosphere. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to focus on renovating and repurposing old barns, combining historical charm with contemporary living. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to work on renovating traditional structures and infusing them with modern and colorful design elements. - **Construction:** Opportunity for construction companies to specialize in transforming dilapidated barns into fully functional and comfortable homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rustic Vintage Transformed Barns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lukas-lenherr-architektur.md) - [Modern Vacation Barn Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-greniers-de-babel.md) - [Transformed Rural Timber Barns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fienile-n.md) - [Renovated Rural Farmhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-place-in-the-country.md) - [Artist Studio Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schack-arkitektur.md) - [Barn-To-Retreat Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amassa-retreat.md) - [Barn-Form Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-house1.md) - [Barn Restaurant Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-inainn-barn.md) - [Farm-Inspired Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-barn-1.md)